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Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean (Updated): 11 BIG Differences Between the Cruise Lines

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👁️ 546K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 13:35
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've laid out some of the major differences between the two

Carnival's fairs are less expensive on average according to my analysis

Royal Caribbean definitely seems more innovated with things to do on the ship

Carnival has more and better free options

Creator's Tips & Advice

Compare prices across similar trips to find the best deal
Consider the space ratio when choosing a cruise line for comfort
Budget for onboard spending, as it can add up quickly

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Too many passengers on modern shipsConsider the space ratio to gauge comfort levels

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the major differences between Carnival and Royal Caribbean?
QWhich cruise line is more affordable?
QWhat activities and entertainment options are available on each line?

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YouTube Video Description

Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean: The two cruise lines are by far the most popular in the country, with millions of cruise passengers sailing on their ships each year. If you’ve never taken a cruise -- or you’ve only sailed with one cruise line or the other -- then you’d be forgiven for thinking that both are exactly the same. In fact, while both lines do have a lot of similarities, there are also some major differences. To be sure, you’re bound to have fun on either company’s ships, however, if you want the real scoop on how they differ, I’ve laid out some of the major differences. Check out the space ratio for you ship: https://www.cruzely.com/list-every-cruise-ship-ranked-by-space-per-passenger-find-your-ship/ #cruise #Carnival #royalcaribbean